Origin
Glen Burnie, MD
Late night in Glen Burnie on Thursday
Local time
1:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glen Burnie, MD to College Park, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
25.9 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glen Burnie, MD
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College Park, MD
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 25.9-mile drive from Glen Burnie, MD, to College Park, MD, is easily manageable in about 44 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. Expect a fuel cost of around $4 for this journey. The route primarily utilizes the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and local roads like Dorsey Road and Greenbelt Road, offering a mixed driving experience. Since it's a short trip within the Northeast region of Maryland, it doesn't require an overnight stay, giving you plenty of flexibility for your schedule. This drive is practical for anyone needing to travel between these two points efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
13 miles from Glen Burnie, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
The character of this drive is predominantly highway, with 58% of the route on faster roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.7 miles on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, which provides a consistent pace. As you transition off the parkway, the drive incorporates local roads, introducing more varied traffic and intersections. This mixed profile means you'll get a taste of both steady cruising and more urban navigation, keeping the driving experience engaging without being overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Central Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 25.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (MD 713 / Arundel Mills Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Central Avenue
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.4 mi into trip
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~10m in
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MD 713 / Arundel Mills Boulevard
Turn left onto MD 713 / Arundel Mills Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
8
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward MD 295 South: Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 9A
Toward MD 295 South: Baltimore-Washington Parkw...
7
21.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, U.S. Park Police
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, U.S. Pa...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Glen Burnie, MD and College Park, MD, road signs point toward Washington, Nasa Goddard and U.s. Park Police.
Washington
6.5 mi in
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~12m
Nasa Goddard
21.5 mi in
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~33m
U.s. Park Police
21.5 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| Dorsey Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Greenbelt Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Baltimore Avenue | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| MD 430 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 14.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Burnie, MD and College Park, MD.
1
Start on 1st Avenue Southeast
407 ft
·
15 sec
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1st Avenue Southeast
2
Turn right onto MD 3 Business
391 ft
·
18 sec
·
Crain Highway South
3
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
At end of road, turn left onto MD 176
4.6 mi
·
8 min
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Dorsey Road
5
Turn left onto MD 713
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
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Arundel Mills Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto MD 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 9A
Toward MD 295 South: Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Washington
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto MD 295
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, U.S. Park Police
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto MD 193-A
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Southway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto MD 193
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Greenbelt Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn slight left onto MD 430
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MD 430
Use the left lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Knox Road
310 ft
·
15 sec
·
Knox Road
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Knox Road
Trip Plan
For this short 44-minute trip, flexibility is your best friend; there's no need to rush. Aim to leave when traffic is lightest, likely mid-morning or early afternoon, to maximize your time. Since the drive is only 25.9 miles, you won't need extensive rest stops, but it's always a good idea to be aware of your fuel level, especially with an estimated cost of $4. A specific tip for this route: pay attention to signage as you exit the Baltimore-Washington Parkway for Dorsey Road, as this transition point can sometimes be a bit busy.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13 miles from Glen Burnie, MD, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25.9 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near College Park, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Glen Burnie, MD.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Glen Burnie, MD
This is one driving day of about 25.9 miles and 44m.
At 25.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Baltimore-Washington Parkway for about 14.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13 mi from Glen Burnie, MD · 21m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13 miles from Glen Burnie, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in College Park, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into College Park, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.29 one way
$8.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
College Park, MD
Late night in College Park on Thursday
Local time
1:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Glen Burnie, MD to College Park, MD covers 25.9 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Dorsey Road, Greenbelt Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13 miles from Glen Burnie, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 25.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (MD 713 / Arundel Mills Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between Glen Burnie, MD and College Park, MD, road signs point toward Washington, Nasa Goddard and U.s. Park Police.
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